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Tree removal cost: what it really costs in 2026
Removal, surgery and stumps.
£800 – £2,000
Removing a small tree starts around £800. Medium trees run about £1,200 and large removals £2,000+. Crown work from £500; stump grinding from £290.
Price by spec
| Option | What it means | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Small tree removal | Under ~10m, easy access | £800 |
| Medium tree | Sectional dismantle | £1,200 |
| Large tree | Rigging, road permits | £2,000+ |
| Stump grinding | After any removal | £290 – £465 |
What actually happens
- TPO and conservation checks first — before anything is booked
- Climber up; the tree comes down in sections
- Branches chipped on site as work goes
- Trunk ringed down to a low stump
- Stump ground out below surface if chosen
- Site cleared; logs left or removed by choice
Popular choices
Crown reduction instead of removalPollarding for street treesReplanting smaller species
Regulations to know
- Trees under a Tree Preservation Order or in a conservation area need council consent before ANY work — fines are genuinely severe
- Nesting birds make works unlawful in season; arborists plan around it
- Use an Arboricultural Association approved contractor for insurance-grade work
Tips from the trade
- Check TPO status yourself on the council's map — 'the tree man said it's fine' is not a defence
- Grind the stump now; honey fungus and suckers cost more later
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